Seattle-based online retailer Amazon.com Inc. says it’s hiring 50,000 temporary workers at order-fulfillment centers across the US this holiday season, and it expects “thousands” of those seasonal hires to stay on full time.

Thanks to artists like Dale Chihuly, glassblowing has become an art form synonymous with the Pacific NW. If you appreciate hand blown glass, or have ever wanted to learn how its done, here are some Seattle studios to check out.

Just like the “Island of Misfit Toys” in the classic Rudolph TV show, Seattle artist Krissy Maier can turn a mismatched earring, a broken necklace or unwearable jewelry into fantastic, everyday pieces.